I've been blessed to try a lot of world class whiskies lately, to the point it's going to seem like I'm very excitable and indiscriminate in my 5 star ratings. But this earns it. N: Coffee, nutmeg, cardamom, maple, banana bread, candied pecans. P: Rich dark fruits, cinnamon, warming pepper, woody tannins, tremendous balance. The high proof is snugly hidden. F: long finish from the pepper, molasses sweetness, and barrel note almond-like bitterness.